Port of Punta de Palmas

The approach to Punta de Palmas is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Rear Lighthouse at 5.8 NM to the W. Other aids include Maracaibo Inner Channel Range Front (5.9 NM WNW), Maracaibo Channel Range Rear (8.4 NM NW), Isla San Carlos (14.6 NM NNW), Canal Interior Malecon del Este (15.5 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Punta de Palmas is situated on the Caribbean Sea in VE. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Punta de Palmas (VEPLV) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for VEPLV on the live map.

The Port of Punta de Palmas is a port in VE. Its UN/LOCODE is VEPLV — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, VE, are the ISO country code for VE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Punta de Palmas operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.